Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Apple has released iOS 4.2.1 for the new Apple TV which was previously running iOS 4.2. The new firmware is build number 8C154.

Strangely although the previous ipsw was labeled iOS 4.2 the Apple TV reported a lower firmware version for many. It's not clear if this update corrects the discrepancy and brings the version numbers back in line.

It's not known yet if the new firmware brings any additional features.

You can download the update by going to software update on your Apple TV.

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Remember the 2-in-1 iPad camera connection kit? It’s an useful accessory for your iPad, and it’s amazing to see that the two dongles Apple sells bundled together for $29 have been reduced to just the one device, but what’s more amazing we seeing here is a 3-in-1 version. And it comes in black color too.

The dongle is available to pre-order now for USD$29.90 tax incl. but unfortunately won't deliver till after Christmas. It's available in black or white.

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Erica Sadun has announced AirPlayer, a custom Bonjour AirPlay service that lets you send video from your iPhone to your Mac just like you would to the Apple TV. This is great for those who use a iMac or Cinema Display as their TV.

Behold the development build of AirPlayer -- click Read More to see the video. What AirPlayer does is create and advertise a custom Bonjour AirPlay service that pretends to be an Apple TV. Bonjour is Apple's zero configuration networking solution for allowing devices and applications to communicate with each other over local area networks. When Apple created AirPlay, it basically set up a new way for Apple TV to interact with iOS using Bonjour communications.

You can download an ad-supported extremely alpha version of AirPlayer from Erica's website.

Check out the video demo below...

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Made for dedicated and casual players alike, let your inner urban planner run wild with the world’s favorite city building simulation. As Mayor and City Planner, take delight in the immersive visuals, the bigger display, and responsive touch controls – all designed just for the SimCity Deluxe experience on iPad!

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You can purchase SimCity™ Deluxe for iPad from the App Store for $6.99.

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SlingPlayer has updated its iPhone application with high quality video streaming capabilities.

Watch and control your home TV and DVR on your iPhone or iPod touch! When connected over 3G or Wi-Fi to a Slingbox SOLO, or PRO-HD (Slingboxes* sold separately), the award winning SlingPlayer Mobile software will play anything you can see on your TV at home on your iPhone or iPod touch. Now you can change channels, control your DVR and watch your favorite shows right on your phone.

What's New In This Version:-IMPORTANT: If you have a Slingbox SOLO or a Slingbox PRO-HD, after installing this update, you can’t connect to your Slingbox until you upgrade your Slingbox Software to the latest version (2.1.80 for PRO-HD and 2.1.110 for SOLO). You can do that by going to Setup on Slingbox.com (http://setup.slingbox.com) on a desktop or laptop computer.

-Adds High Quality (HQ) streaming. To stream in High Quality (HQ) mode outside your home, you need at least 800 kbps of bandwidth from your Slingbox to your iPhone when using a Wi-Fi connection, and at least 500 kbps with a 3G connection. To see available bandwidth within SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone, tap the SQ button, then the Options button. The current bandwidth displays in the lower left corner. You can test your home upload speed by using a web site such as www.speedtest.net on your home computer; test download speed at your current location by using the free Speedtest iPhone app. The total bandwidth available to SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone is limited to whichever is smaller: the upload speed, or the current download speed. If you don't have enough bandwidth for HQ mode, you can improve your viewing experience by pressing the SQ button to stream in Standard Quality.

-Users with the Slingbox Classic, Tuner, AV, and PRO can stream with this update, but they can’t use the High Quality (HQ) video mode. Users with these Slingbox models can also continue to use SlingPlayer Mobile for iPhone in Compatibility mode on the iPad.

-Adds the new Program Guide

You can purchase SlingPlayer Mobile from the App Store for $29.99

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Google has announced an update to its Google Voice app that brings support for the iPad and iPod touch.

While you can’t use your iPod or iPad as a phone, you can use it to initiate Google Voice calls with your phones. We call this feature Click2Call. Simply click any ‘Call’ button in the Google Voice app on your iPod or iPad and then select which of your phones you want to ring. Google Voice will call your phone and then connect your call.

What's New In This Version:* Support for iPod Touch* iPod Touch and iPhone can now make calls using Click2Call* Do Not Disturb setting* Text forwarding is automatically disabled when registering for Push notifications* Added Text forwarding setting to the app* Easier to make calls from the phone Address Book* Removed annoying OK dialog every time you send an SMS* Fixed crashes caused by text messages that begin with a space character* Fixed bug that caused the entire Inbox to load* Fixed bug that caused Contact pictures to get mixed up* Improved access to Contact groups* Improved speed of Contact search

You can download Google Voice from the App Store for free.

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What's New In This Version:● Major performance improvements on both iPhone and iPad allows for faster browsing● Expanded list of Rotten Tomatoes critic reviews. ● New features for iPad version (iPhone already had these):-- Manage your Netflix queue-- Rate and review movies-- Connect with Facebook to share your ratings and see your friends reviews

You can download Flixster from the App Store for free.

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